Berea Students Go Global and Solve World Issues at Model UN

The Cleveland Council of World Affairs hosted its annual Henri Pell Junod, Jr., Junior Model United Nations Conference at John Carroll University last month with 200 local middle school students from nine schools having attended the two-day conference. Students represented a country on a United Nations committee and discussed issues ranging from a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to childhood obesity. Students apply research and debate tactics, learn to understand perspectives other than their own and strengthen their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Forty students from both Ford Intermediate and Middleburg Heights Junior High School spent months researching their country and topic to resolve a current real-world issue. Congratulations to: Ford 6th graders Emily Slusarz, Mikala Minerd, and Arielle Lyons and MHJH 8th graders Madeline Hiros, Madysen Lecomte, Nathan Strinka, Hallie Lizanich, and Hannah Waite who received Honorable Mentions for their efforts and writing; and 8th graders Anna Brant and Alicia Pedraza Students who received Superior rankings for their ability to not only write, but to persuade others as well. And lastly, the highest award one can receive at a Model UN conference is the Gavel Award. This award goes to a person in a committee that exhibits the ability to go above and beyond in all areas of their research, communication, reasoning, and willingness to collaborate with others. Congratulations to Alicia Pedraza for receiving this honor for her work in the World Health Organization Committee.

Southwest General Health Center will be hosting a Family Health & Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to noon, February 1 at the Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Road.KYLE LANZER/ SUN NEWS

Health care fair: Southwest General Health Center will be hosting a Family Health & Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to noon, February 1 at the Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Road. This popular event is free and open to the public with many local businesses and safety-related groups passing out free health and safety information and giveaways to all in attendance! Groups will include representatives from many Southwest General health departments, NASA, the Middleburg Heights Fire and Police departments, the Cleveland Metroparks and more. For more information, call 440-234-2255.

In a new monthly program called "Check Us Out", visitors of the Middleburg Heights Recreation Center will have an opportunity to exercise their body AND their mind when an assortment of new books and favorite titles are brought to the Community Center.

Check it out: Starting this Monday, February 3, the Middleburg Heights Library is taking their act to the Middleburg Heights Community Center. In a new monthly program called "Check Us Out", visitors of the rec center will have an opportunity to exercise their body AND their mind when an assortment of new books and favorite titles are brought to the Community Center. Just remember to bring your library card so you can browse through the items and take some home. This new, ongoing program will take place on the first Monday of the month from 9:30-11 a.m. at the center.

Pick of the Pantry: For the month of February, the Middleburg Heights Food Pantry is once again requesting donations of tuna. The Middleburg Heights Food Pantry is a client choice pantry, available to residents of Middleburg Heights and members of Middleburg Heights churches who are in need. The pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays and is located at 6877 Middlebrook Boulevard in the Middlebrook Education Center.

Tea for two: At 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Middleburg Heights Library, 15600 Bagley Road, Dr. Janet O'Donnell, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, will discuss the use of herbal teas to enhance energy, boost immunity and aid in sleep. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library, registration required and can be done in person, by phone at 440-234-3600 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org.

The Middleburg Heights Historical Society welcomes Louise Varisco and her presentation on the history of valentines at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Middleburg Heights Community Center.Joanne Berger DuMound/Sun News

Paper Hearts: The next meeting of the Middleburg Heights Historical Society will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Middleburg Heights Community Center. The group welcomes Louise Varisco and her presentation on the history of valentines. Varisco will also have a display of assorted vintage valentines dated back to 1800's.

The Middleburg Heights Women's Club will meet at noon, Feb. 6, in the Middleburg Heights Community Center for their annual Salad Luncheon.

Lettuce get together: The Middleburg Heights Women's Club will meet at noon, Feb. 6, in the Middleburg Heights Community Center for their annual Salad Luncheon. (The February meeting is the only club meeting held at noon. All others take place in the evening.) Guests are welcome. Members and guests are asked to bring a salad to share. For further information, call 216-362-7890.

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